Comments on: Strange Sci-Fi Animated Film

Question: Strange Sci-Fi Animated Film

ChaoticIndustry — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:44:40 -0800

A while back, on this site, some lovely soul posted a YouTube link of a very strange full-length animated sci-fi film from the 70s. The story involved men being kept as playthings/servants by a giant race on a strange planet. The humans wore some sort of collar that restricted their movements. It was a very unusual film, quite obviously NOT North American. I believe the original film was French and that it had not been available for many years. Can anyone recall the name of this film? Much thanks :)

By: Drastic

Drastic — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:47:20 -0800

That'd be la Planète Sauvage, aka Fantastic Planet.

By: Unicorn on the cob

Unicorn on the cob — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:14:18 -0800

Drastic's got it... one of my favorites. I still dream about the music sometimes.

By: Guy_Inamonkeysuit

Guy_Inamonkeysuit — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:18:53 -0800

Very interesting film. Uneven and poorly animated for the most part, but with really striking artwork for all that, and some truly eerie passages. Not much in the way of character development but still a good story. I've seen it half a dozen times and find it bizarre and enjoyable despite an abrupt and rather unsatisfying ending.

By: ChaoticIndustry

ChaoticIndustry — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:31:48 -0800

Ah, there we have it. Thanks so much all. Very odd film...stuck with me for some reason. Now I can watch it again and try to figure out why.

By: Rash

Rash — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:46:23 -0800

Improves with repeated viewings. How about posting its Youtube links?

By: Lentrohamsanin

Lentrohamsanin — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:03:37 -0800

I believe the original film was French and that it had not been available for many years.

It was released on DVD in the last year or two. Netflix has it. The DVD also has a few shorts by the same director.

By: Caviar

Caviar — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:38:26 -0800

It was originally released on DVD in 1999.